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Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi visited the Forensic Sciences Directorate to monitor DNA testing for the AI-171 crash victims. Over 250 samples have been collected as families await identification of charred remains. The tragic crash killed 241 people, with only one survivor reported. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has launched a formal probe into the incident.

Key Points: Gujarat Minister Harsh Sanghavi Reviews DNA Tests for AI-171 Crash Victims

  • Harsh Sanghavi reviews DNA testing at Forensic Sciences Directorate
  • Over 250 samples collected for victim identification
  • AI-171 crash killed 241, only one survivor
  • AAIB launches probe into Ahmedabad plane crash
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AI-171 Crash: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi reviews DNA testing process

Gujarat Home Minister oversees DNA testing for AI-171 crash victims as families await identification. Over 250 samples collected in Ahmedabad.

"They have asked for 72 hours, following which they would hand over her body to us after confirmation. - Victim's Family Member"

Gandhinagar, June 14

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi visited the Directorate of Forensic Sciences of the Home Department to review the DNA testing process in the AI-171 plane case. The Home Secretary, Inspector General of Police (IGP) of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Director of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) also joined him at the Directorate.

Gujarat Police officials also reached the Directorate of Forensic Sciences.

The collection of DNA samples from the family members of the victims of the tragic plane crash continued on Saturday to help identify the bodies. Many came to the BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad to provide their samples.

Samples from over 250 people have already been collected in the massive identification effort. The victims' identification relies entirely on DNA results, as the bodies were charred beyond recognition.

A family member of one of the deceased, while speaking to ANI, said, "We have come here from the Patan district. My sister-in-law died in the plane crash that occurred yesterday. DNA test was done yesterday; her brother gave his samples."

He added, "They have asked for 72 hours, following which they would hand over her body to us after confirmation. We do not know how it all happened. A committee has been formed, and this should be investigated. So many people died."

The AI-171 Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 aircraft, bound for London's Gatwick, crashed shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad International Airport on Thursday. The airline said 241 people on board the aircraft died in the crash, while only one passenger survived.

Indian Medical Association's Gujarat President Mehul Shah said that four medical students and a doctor's wife died after the flight AI-171 crashed into the BJ Medical College.

A formal investigation has been launched by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the deadly crash, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed on Thursday.

- ANI

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Here are 5 diverse Indian perspective comments for the AI-171 crash article:
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Priya K.
Heartbreaking tragedy 😢 The DNA testing process is crucial but must be handled with utmost sensitivity. My prayers with all affected families. Hope the investigation reveals what went wrong - we need accountability to prevent such disasters in future.
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Rahul S.
Why is the Home Minister getting involved in DNA testing? Shouldn't this be purely a medical/forensic process? Feels like political optics when families are grieving. The focus should be on supporting victims' families, not photo ops.
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Arjun M.
The scale of this tragedy is unimaginable. 250+ DNA samples collected shows the massive effort underway. Salute to forensic teams working round the clock. Hope the AAIB investigation is thorough - aviation safety can't be compromised.
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Neha P.
So many young lives lost - medical students and professionals 😞 The college impact makes it doubly tragic. Gujarat govt should announce special compensation and counseling support. DNA matching is important but closure for families matters more.
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Vikram J.
While the DNA process is necessary, 72 hours wait must be agonizing for families. Authorities should arrange proper facilities for them - food, shelter, mental health support. This is when we need to show our humanity the most.

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